Obituaries.

Torrey Tope, 34 of Belle Fourche, SD passed away on April 22, 2024. Torrey Lavern Tope was born in Belle

Barbara Olson Wanstedt was born June 22, 1935, in Lemmon, South Dakota to Harry Olson and Alice Quammen Olson. She

Eugene John Schlekeway, 90, of Spearfish, SD, peacefully left this world on April 23, surrounded by his loving wife and

Jeremy G. Simpson, 47 of Box Elder, died April 16, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City. Jeremy Grant Simpson,

Paula S. Tyler, 75, Whitewood, SD, passed away peacefully April 23, 2024, at Rapid City Monument Hospital. She was born

Dr. Daniel Albert Watson, 84, a long-time resident and optometrist in Sturgis, SD, passed away on April 20, 2024 in

Kenneth Colpitts passed away April 16, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota after a short battle with RSV that exacerbated

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Louise Dachtler, 63, of Whitewood, SD, passed away on April 21, 2024, after a battle against an infection

Alice was born on December 5, 1928 in the Queens Village, New York to Johanes (John) and Anna (Nervik) Moller.

Jerry Maxner was not a true Cowboy by definition, but he surely did love, respect and admire the Cowboy lifestyle,

Karen Kelley, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Gillette, WY, of natural causes. Karen Kelley was

D. Michael “Mike” Iversen, was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, SD, on May 16, 1949, to Donald and

Kurt Flesner, age 39, of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home near Milesville. Visitation

Mary Jane Hemmingson, age 93, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Kadoka Nursing Home.

Bertha Warner, age 88, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Avantara North Assisted Living

Heidi M. Esmay, age 62, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Murdo, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at

Betty Lou Stratton, age 86, of Pierre, formerly of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the

James Wallace “Wally” Miller, 86, died April 9, 2024 at Rapid City Monument Health. Wally was born March 30, 1938,

Judith Anderson Perleberg, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 4, 2024. She is survived by her sons and daughter-n-laws, Gary

Margaret Wheeler, a beloved soul who graced this world with her warmth and kindness like none other, passed away peacefully

Alice Loleen Anderson, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday March 28, 2024, in Rapid City, SD. Loleen was born on March

Grace Delene (Barber) Van Vactor, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice House in Rapid City, SD on

Marvin Lee Heggem, born on September 23, 1954 in Spearfish, South Dakota passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age

Mary Ellen Swanson, 76, of Rapid City passed away Sunday, April 7th peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones

Donnell Vergene Shipley, 81, of Sturgis, SD, died January 14, 2024, in Sturgis. Cremation has taken place per Donnell’s wishes

Funeral services for Jeff Thorstenson 52 of Morristown, AZ and formerly of New Underwood, SD will be held Monday April

Edward William Gantz Jr., 84, of Alva Wyoming, passed away peacefully with his family beside him on March 31st, 2024.

Elaine Lenore Eleeson, affectionately known as Lainey, passed away on April 1, 2024 at the Scotchman Living Center in Philip,

Milton R. “Bud” Jeppesen, age 92, of Holdrege, Nebraska formerly of Wall, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024

Cindy Lee Davidson, age 57, of Sioux Center, Iowa, formerly of Kadoka, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the

Gallyn Wolf, age 82, of Quinn, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Dorothy Lee Gall was born June 24, 1937, in Rapid City to Herb and Ruby (Strehlow) Gall. After her father

Dean Strong, 84, of Belle Fourche and Spearfish, SD, passed away March 24, 2024, in Gold Canyon, AZ. Visitation will

David L. McBee, aged 61, of Rapid City, passed away on February 27, 2024. David was born to Darwin Lowe

Galen Royce Burgett, 74 of Rapid City, died March 16,2024 at his residence. Survivors include a son, Gabe (Kristen) Burgett,

Barbara Ann Schneider, 71 of Rapid City, died March 22, 2024 at Avantara Mountain View in Rapid City. Survivors include

Donna L. Jedlicka, age 88, of Rapid City, formerly of Wall, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at

Genevieve Ann (Robinson) Thie passed away on March 21, 2024. Ann was born in Aledo, Illinois on September 4, 1939,

RoseAnn Schulz, age 62, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in

Sharon Lynn Hacker, 85, of Moorcroft, WY, passed away at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, WY. Sharon Lynn

Blanche Sands, age 92 of Spearfish and formerly Lemmon, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Belle Estate in Belle Fourche.

Kay Loraine (Weyrich) Carger was born February 4, 1943, in Sturgis, SD, to Vic and Rose Weyrich. She lost her

Kenneth Vaughn Hansen, age 94, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Wall, South Dakota, died on Monday, March 18, 2024 at

Robert H. “Bob” Johnson, age 79, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Monument Health

Tammy Lewis, age 65, of Wall, South Dakota, died on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the South Dakota Human Services

John Miller, 77, Red Owl, SD, passed away at his home March 12, 2024. John P. Miller was born on

David Daniel Zulauf, 87, passed away on March 9, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Fort Meade, SD. David was

Edna May Seieroe, 91, of Spearfish, South Dakota went home to Jesus on Sunday March 10, 2024.  Born September 15,

Daniel P. O’Dea, 63, Sturgis, SD, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Memorial Services

Carolyn K. Hoppe, 75, Sturgis, SD passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid

Mary Ellen Bunney was born on October 19, 1950, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Helen Marguerite Beck and Ernest

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend—Vera Rita Carlson

Charlotte Betts, 79, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche, SD. She was born

Charles “Chuck” Paul was born on June 21, 1941, in Nelson County, North Dakota to Russell and Alyce Paul.  Chuck

Marilyn A. Johlfs was born September 27, 1926, in Iona, MN, to Bernard R. and Marie (Harms) Johlfs. She attended

Tammy Renee Vig passed away suddenly March 2,2024, from cardiac arrest due to a blood infection. Tammy Renee Reinhardt was

William “Bill” Jerome Bukur, 81, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 19, 2024, in Spearfish, South Dakota

Patsy Hurley, 81, Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away after a short illness on March 3, 2024. Patsy Glea Ferguson was

Muriel Jeffery, age 96 of Spearfish and formerly Fruitdale, went home to heaven on Leap Day, February 29, 2024. A

Ralph Charles Shivers Jr.  born 1/25/26 and at peace on 2/27/24 Ralph Charles Shivers Jr. was never one to boast

Alfred Henry Baye, age 101, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, February 24, 2024

Lloyd Charles Park arrived with a bang on the 3rd of July 2023 to the parents of Brian Park and

Ardis McCormick, age 93, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at

G. James Dague, of Nisland, SD, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis hospital in Sturgis, SD. James

Virgle Peter Miner, 86, went home on February 27, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Virgle was born December

John Fay Roth, age 90, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, Colorado.

Our beloved daughter and sister, Constance “Connie” Ford, so sweet and genuine, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the

Bonnie Jean (Luther) McGinnis, 93, of Deadwood, SD and Wisner, NE died peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2024,

Samantha Havenner, 20, West Haven, UT, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Visitation will be Thursday, February 29,

Scott Kennedy, age 70, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in a horse accident in Wickenburg,

Vickie Lynn Fite, age 71, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her home in rural

Ronald Gale Rounds, 86, of Creede, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at Sundance Hospital surrounded by his

Vance Ray Hawley, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age

Sorrowfully, on January 29, 2024 the world lost a benevolent human being but gained an angel in the sky. Gavin

Rodlan M. Walgamuth, 46, Belle Fource, SD, passed away at his home on February 9, 2024. Humble, sweet and gentle,

Karen Louise Edwards (Klingler), born in the spirited town of Belle Fourche, SD, on August 2, 1960, embarked on her

Richard John Symonds, age 85 of Belle Fourche, died February 21, 2024. Upon his wishes there will be no funeral.

Tim Smith, 71, passed away peacefully from cancer at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota with his oldest

Glenn Stephens, age 94 of St. Onge, went home to heaven with his loving family by his side at his

Jan Steinle, 73, of Sturgis, SD, died Thursday, February 8, 2024. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February

Paul Ray Marrs was born on November 24, 1955, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Ray and Alice Marrs.  Paul was

Jerome Marvin Olson, 74, of Rapid City, SD, passed away at his home on February 10, 2024, surrounded by the

Virginia Ferguson, age 97, of Huron, South Dakota, formerly of Philip, died on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Avantara

Roberta M. (Morman) Mollman was born June 12, 1934 in Hebron, ND, to Robert and Eva Morman.  She was the

Mary Louise Marsh, 72, of Edgemont, SD, passed away on February 7th, 2024 at Rapid City Monument Hospital. Mary was born in Hot Springs, SD,

Gary Davis Gartenberg of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Wednesday, February 1st,

Donna Mae Waugh entered the gates of Heaven on February 3, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born

LaVonne Lee Ackerman, 80, of Rapid City, SD, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital. Memorial services

Lynda Diann Reed, 74, Black Hawk SD, passed away January 22, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City. Lynda was born

Peter Kleven, 88, of Piedmont, SD and formerly of Des Lacs, North Dakota, passed away February 3, 2024, in Belle

Marvin Wallace Hammer, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Marvin was born

Tammy Lee Brewer,42, passed away in the early morning of January 28 of 2024 in the arms of her fiancé,

David Duchene Akrop, beloved brother and uncle, 77, of Deadwood, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in his home after

Colleen Marie Abernathy 90, of Spearfish SD, formerly of Winner SD, passed away on Friday January 26, 2024 at the

Maynard “John” Nygaard of Spearfish died peacefully on January 29, 2024 in Rapid City, SD. John was born November 11,

William “Bill” O. Molitor, 81, passed away under hospice care at Fort Meade Department of Veterans affairs Medical Center. In

Walter “Walt” A. Simons, 93, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital.  Memorial Services for Walt

Alan J. Williams, 81 of Spearfish passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Alan

Barbara Arlene Fair, 99, died peacefully January 18, 2024, at Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs, SD. She was

Jerome G. Harvey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, died Jan. 19, 2024, in the care of the hospice